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bank card

American  
[bangk kahrd] / ˈbæŋk ˌkɑrd /

noun

  1. Also called bank credit card.  a card issued by a bank for credit or identification purposes, as for use in cashing checks or at an automated teller machine.

bank card British  

noun

  1. any plastic card issued by a bank, such as a cash card or cheque card

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Etymology

Origin of bank card

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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In 1997, a couple of years into their relationship, Alison found a bank card belonging to an "M Jenner" and she confronted him.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

The mysterious addressee was then sent seven letters, a bank card, a PIN, overdraft limit warnings and a warning that an outstanding debt could be referred to a credit reference agency.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

In future, voters will be able to prove their ID with a UK-issued bank card showing their name, the govenment says.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

He used his own bank card to pay for his shopping, making it easy for police to find out his name and address.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025

Her bank card had been used to make a series of £300 cash withdrawals from ATMs in the Essex town of South Benfleet, near Mr Hiller's office.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2024

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